Purchasing Specialist (Inventory Analyst) - Anchorage
Required skills
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- WMS
- Microsoft Office
- VIP
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- warehouse equipment
- inventory practices
Nice to have
- warehouse management system training
Role summary
The Inventory Control position supports warehouse, admin, delivery, and sales teams by tracking and monitoring product dates and layers to ensure proper rotation. Responsibilities include monthly counting, researching discrepancies, assisting with WMS training, managing inventory levels, directing corrective actions, and adhering to inventory processes. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and VIP, and the ability to work independently and build relationships. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs repetitively and occasional heavy lifting of kegs.
Summary
Our Inventory Control position works as a supporting role to Day/Night Warehouse, Admin, Delivery, and Sales. They track and monitor all dates and layers so as to keep product in proper rotation. They do their required counting on a monthly basis and then research any discrepancies in their counts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with warehouse management system (WMS) training as required by department or individual
- Manage and monitors inventory levels and flows, and directs corrective action as needed
- Assist with the daily execution of Inventory Control activities as directed
- Assist with adherence to daily, monthly, quarterly inventory processes
- Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
- Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
- Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
Key Competencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with VIP
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Excellent analytical and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
Work Environment
This job operates indoors and outdoors.
Physical Demands
- Lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs. repetitively, kegs up to 165 lbs.
- Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Climb stairs/ladder
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days and hours of work may vary.
Travel
None
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Certified on all warehouse equipment
- Warehouse experience
- Minimum one (1) year experience with inventory practices
Compensation
- Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
- Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].
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